Editorials by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and the faculty

Our editorials offer insights from Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, Tamara Strijack, and faculty, applying attachment-based developmental science to the pressing issues of our time. These writings help parents, educators, and professionals navigate complex topics with clarity, wisdom, and a deep understanding of human development.

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Dec 11, 2012
I was smart and good. I was dumb and bad.
Pamela Whyte
From Miss Neronovich’s warmth to Mrs. Tiller’s care, and the harshness in between, Pamela Whyte's early school years taught her how teachers shape wh…Read more
Nov 14, 2012
My Beloved Mrs. Haskins
Colleen Drobot
Colleen Drobot remembers Mrs. Haskins, her Grade 2–3 teacher who led with kindness, firmness, and compassion, making every student feel safe, valued,…Read more
Oct 9, 2012
I heard my father talking…
Gail Carney
From her dad’s steady presence to an eccentric art professor, Gail Carney shares how attachment with teachers and mentors shaped her learning and sen…Read more
Sep 9, 2012
Beware the "Overlies"…
Darlene Denis-Friske
Darlene Denis-Friske has learned to ease her kids through the “overlies” — overtired, overstretched, overwhelmed — by slowing down, connecting, and m…Read more
Jul 17, 2012
The Phone Rang at Nine
Lis Kroeker
Lis Kroeker shares how she almost ignored a late-night call from a worried mom. Meeting her the next day revealed the mom's deeper struggle, and it c…Read more
Jun 8, 2012
Believing You’re Mom Enough
Sara Easterly
Amid media hype and judgment, parents often question if they’re “mom enough.” Sara Easterly shares her journey to finding confidence and trusting her…Read more
May 17, 2012
Sibling Tensions: Staying Outside of Details, and Inside Relationships…
Darlene Denis-Friske
When siblings clash, parents often get stuck in details. Learn how to step back, protect connection, and guide children through conflict with empathy…Read more
Apr 11, 2012
Understanding the Sensitive Child from the Inside Out
Colleen Drobot
Parenting a sensitive child can feel overwhelming. Learn how to protect their hearts, lower anxiety, and help them flourish with empathy and resilien…Read more
Mar 7, 2012
Does your child have an alpha complex?
Gordon Neufeld
Some children are bossy, controlling, or overly caring — signs of an alpha complex. Learn what alpha instincts are, why they develop, and how they af…Read more
All posts Gordon Neufeld Deborah MacNamara Tamara Strijack Darlene Denis-Friske Lisa Weiner Eva de Gosztonyi Sara Easterly Colleen Drobot Pamela Whyte Gail Carney Shoshana Hayman Lis Kroeker Patti Drobot Jule Epp Guest Contributor

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